High School Co-op Student, PCT, Med Surg, Per Diem

Job Details Exemption Status: Non‑Exempt Hiring Range: $15.00 - $23.41 Schedule: Sunday through Saturday Hours: Varies Shift: 4 – Mixed Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America) Cost Center: 10021 - 0226 Nursing 2 Signing bonus may be available; a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process. Major Responsibilities Under supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse, assists in data collection and care and treatment of patients. Demonstrates understanding of comfort measures required of population served. Performs patient care activities as prescribed by and under the direct supervision of the registered nurse/preceptor based on established protocols. Effectively communicates with patients, families, and staff as necessary. Works collaboratively in a team model of care. Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities: Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives. Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed. Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations. Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements. Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients, and visitors. Maintains regular, reliable, and predictable attendance. Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed. Position Qualifications Licensure/Certification/Education Required: CPR certification. CNA certification. Age 17 or older. Current Basic Life Support Certification required within 30 days of hire. Preferred: Successful completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Experience/Skills Required: Reading, writing and simple mathematical calculations. Good interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively with individuals and groups. Ability to communicate effectively verbally. Manual dexterity required to perform tests and to complete treatments. Ability to understand and follow through on instructions. Preferred: Recent sub‑acute or acute care patient care assistant experience. Equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions Students may only work during the day shift, when school is in session, and no more than 9 hours in a day or 48 hours within a week. Students will not use assistive lifting devices, be assigned to known behavioral health patients, and will be removed and reassigned if a patient becomes identified as a safety risk. Hand dexterity, hearing, and vision ability to take direction from a patient, registered nurse/preceptor or provider, adjust equipment, observe and describe patient observations. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Work can be physically demanding with standing and walking most of the time with the possibility of pushing/pulling heavy equipment and bending frequently. Age Competency: Direct contact with the following age groups: 0‑11m, 1‑3y, 3‑5y, 6‑11y, 12‑17y, 18‑45y, 45‑59y, 59‑79y, >80y. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, encouraging applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible. #J-18808-Ljbffr UMass Memorial Health